Imagining the future we want - event booking

An afternoon event at Widcombe Social Club exploring how imagination can shape greener towns and cities where nature can flourish, featuring speakers from design, ecology and futures-thinking.

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time: 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA

This afternoon of conversation explores how towns and cities can be created where nature can truly flourish. The event is delivered in partnership between Avon Wildlife Trust and Stride Treglown and brings together voices from design, ecology and futures-thinking, focusing on how imagination can spark bold visions and practical action.

Speakers include:

• Hannah Bourne-Taylor (nature author and campaigner)
• Adrian Wong (SUGi forest lead)
• Kunle Barker (presenter and writer)
• Louis VI (musician, zoologist and presenter)
• Andrew Grant (landscape architect)
• Leah McNally (Avon Wildlife Trust CEO)
• Rob Delius (architect)
• Dr Penny Hay (panel chair; Professor of Imagination)
• Special recorded message from Rob Hopkins (environmental activist and writer)

• Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Format: In-person